Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was forced to clear the room during Thursday's confirmation hearing of CIA nominee John Brennan after protesters brought the proceedings to a halt.

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Protesters from the organization Code Pink rushed the witness table at the beginning of the hearing as Brennan took his seat before the Senate panel.

After being warned by Feinstein against any further interruptions, the protesters continued to shout questions at Brennan about the U.S. armed drone program and his role in those efforts.

Holding homemade placards with the faces of those allegedly killed during those strikes, the protesters continued to shout insults at Brennan.